Owner-operators during pandemic conditions The coronavirus pandemic has negatively impacted the economy as a whole. But, of course, it is much harder for small and medium-sized businesses. In this post, you can read about the American Truck Business Services survey on how this situation affected owner-operators’ business. Weird noises of your truck Of course, your truck..
Life on the road can be lonely. That’s why a lot of owner operators and company truck drivers decided to have a co-pilot – pet! Of course, it can sometimes be challenging, and not all trucking companies allow pets. But there are many more pros than cons. You should just follow several rules. Your pet..
Refrigerated (reefer) trucking is a freight shipping method, specializing in the transportation of foods and perishable products that must be kept at or below specific temperatures (sometimes frozen, below frozen, or even a warm or moderate temperature). People always need fresh products, so your work as an owner-operator with a reefer trailer will always be..
ATA American Trucking Trends 2020 In 2019, trucking revenues accounted for 80.4% of the nation’s freight bill, according to the American Trucking Assns. That is just one of the facts about the trucking industry contained in the latest edition of the ATA American Trucking Trends 2020. You can read more and even buy your own..
Hot summer weather can be a challenge not only for you but for your truck too. So it is extremely important to check your rig before hitting the road and always protect yourself from the sun. There are several tips that will help you to feel more comfortable and safe. Protect yourself from the sun..
How to run the 13-truck fleet with zero debt Ed Burns & Sons Trucking is a small company based in Denver, Indiana. Owners say their profit margin was close to 13% last year, and it is without debt. How they do this? Read the full story of success here. Phone tree, standard operating procedures and other..